Transporter - Patient Transport
PeaceHealth is seeking a Transporter - Patient Transport for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Night position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $18.98 $28.51. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. Shift: Night, 8 hours, Sat-Tues 2200-0630. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Job Summary: This position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, supplies, specimens and equipment through the facility.
Essential Functions
- Transport patients by schedule and on request utilizing escort or wheeled transport equipment.
- Transport materials such as supplies, specimens, records, linen, trash, confidential documents and equipment.
- May be responsible for conference room set-up including equipment and patient care equipment transfers.
- May clean wheeled transport equipment as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent
Experience: Preferred: Entry level position. Prior patient care experience and Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs
Credentials: Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
Skills: Good customer service skills. (Required) Good interpersonal skills. (Required) Basic computer skills. (Required)
Department / Location Specific Notes
Southwest Medical Center: May be required to function as coordinator to facilitate patient transports.
Working Conditions
Lifting: Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH). Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment (i.e. stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.). Frequent reaching/grasping. Occasional bending/stooping. Push/Pull: Frequently up to 25 lbs. force. Occasional up to 50 lbs. force.
Environmental Conditions: Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
Mental/Visual: Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.